The Chicago Bears' attempt to field a top-five NFL offense in 2014 just got a little tougher.

They were hoping for big things from No. 3 wide receiver Marquess Wilson. Those plans are on hold for several weeks after Wilson suffered a fractured clavicle (broken collarbone) in Monday's training camp practice.

Since early in the offseason, Wilson, a second-year player from Washington State, has dazzled. Much like the Bears' elite wideouts, Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery, Wilson is a tall target (6-4) who bulked up to bigger than 200 pounds this offseason. He's absorbed everything he could from Marshall and Jeffery, and has shown it with his speed and hands.

The Bears will now need to count on former Redskin Josh Morgan, who was headed to see little playing time, in that role. Instead of a major upgrade from departed Earl Bennett, they're again relying on tight end Martellus Bennett as their best third option in Marc Trestman's high-volume passing game.

Despite being just 21 years old, Wilson was ready to handle duties as a slot receiver and, in some three-wide sets, line up outside and allow Marshall to work inside. As well as the Bears moved the ball last season, they were missing a consistent complementary threat in those formations to take better advantage of the attention Marshall and Jeffery get as the league's premier starting duo.

In the NFC North, every team is loaded with firepower. The Lions, Packers and even Vikings are rich with great athletes at tight end and wideout. There will be plenty shootouts in division play, and Jay Cutler just took a hit as a gunslinger.

At this point, trying to re-sign Earl Bennett would at least give the Bears someone who's well versed in the offense and has had a long history with Cutler. They'll hope that by the time Wilson returns, they'll still be in the thick of the division race, ready to add some punch for the stretch.

Yes, the Bears have the best 1-2 in the NFL, but as we've seen around the league (see Denver, New Orleans, Green Bay), a talented, dangerous No. 3 takes it to a whole new level.